A well-equipped estate with decent space, but there are alternatives that are higher-quality inside and better to drive

Trim:

The cheapest way into an i40, S trim comes with 16in alloy wheels, air-con, auto headlights, electric windows front and rear, Bluetooth and a USB connection. We’d spend the small extra on the better-equipped SE Nav, though.

Engine:

The less powerful version of Hyundai’s 1.7 diesel has enough torque to feel comfortable keeping up with traffic in and out of town. It’s also the cheapest to buy, the cleanest and most frugal, so it’s our pick.